UX Researcher III
Location: Chicago, IL – (Hybrid – 3 days on Site)
Duration:
6 months Rate: DOE U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time Requirements Required: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience 5+ years of usability research experience with multifaceted responsibilities Extensive knowledge of usability and UX research tools and techniques (e.g., field research, heuristic reviews, benchmarking, card sorts, lo-fidelity prototyping) Strong understanding of user interface design practices and principles Strong moderation skills for group facilitation and consensus building Ability to work independently and in a team
Preferred:- Master's degree
- Experience conducting remote usability testing and focus groups
- Experience with both web and mobile platforms
Experience in related fields like human factors, interactive design, information architecture, or market research.
Responsibilities:- Conduct independent research on various product aspects and user experiences
- Analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, A/B testing, and more
- Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and other UXRs to prioritize research
- Understand and integrate complex technical and business requirements into research
- Advocate research findings through reports and presentations
- Source and gather targeted testing audiences
- Utilize strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
